At the end of the movie you hear a guy reading what sounds like a last good bye letter. I read somewhere on this board that it was one of the soldiers that fought there reading it. Is that true and, if so, who is it?

"Grrrrr...you're just not going to give it up, are you?"-----SP1Grrl

"It's an oral fixation."-----SP1Grrl

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Thinking of it makes me really proud. He knew what he was giving up and he went in anyway. He fought down to the last round of ammunition and gave everything to save Durant. The letter is a good reminder of just what "everything" means.

With your sights on center chest, twice your trigger you have pressed. If those two fail to stop the fight, a shot to the head will set things right!

I just finished reading Durants book and its as good as BHD. He answers a few unanswered questions about what the hell happened..including what happened to his face, I wont spoil it for you but it wasnt from the butt of a rifle.

I thank God that we have men like these. It continues today with the "kids" fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan (Don't forget the guys in the 'Stan!). I say "God bless America", and I look around me and see He has.
Edited to clarify: I say "kids" with respect as a guy who has retired from the military and is floored by who they are and what they have accomplished. <>

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Well, FWIW, I posted this question over on BHD93.com, probably as close as you'll get to a bunch of experts on the real event and movie. The response that I got was that the letter was read by the actor who portrayed MSgt. Gordon. This gibes with what I can recall of the voice reading the letter.

Originally Posted By eswanson:
Well, FWIW, I posted this question over on BHD93.com, probably as close as you'll get to a bunch of experts on the real event and movie. The response that I got was that the letter was read by the actor who portrayed MSgt. Gordon. This gibes with what I can recall of the voice reading the letter.

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Yes, Nikolaj Coster Waldau read the letter and they were able to include it in the movie..

The part of Durant's book I enjoyed most was when he listed Shughart's wifes letter to Durant. That gave me chills and I keep reading it over and over. Mr. Shughart and Mr. Gordon are the definition of hero and their families can never be consoled or thanked enough. I just may have to watch BHD again for the zillionth time. What a sad story and at the same time an uplifting, exhilarating one.
I am looking forward to getting the "box set" coming out in a few weeks. I requested it for Father's Day......
God Bless all that have served and are currently serving this great country.